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Climate |
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Hong Kong has a subtropical climate with distinct seasons. Typhoon season is May to November. Spring starts from March to mid May, with the temperature and humidity rising, evening can be cool. Summer begins late May until mid September, normally hot and humid.
Late September to early December is Autumn with clear sunny days. When Winter hits from mid December, it will be cool with low humidity until February.
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Travel Tips |
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Visas and Documents
Entry to Hong Kong requires a passport valid for at least six months from the time of entry. Nationals of most countries are not required to obtain visas for periods varying from seven days to 180 days including Australia and New Zealand to enter the country for holiday purpose. Check with any Chinese embassy or consulate for the latest status.
Airports and MTR
Hong Kong International Airport at Chek Lap Kok on Lantau Island is one of the world’s best and most modern airports offering a comprehensive range of facilities and services to the travelling public. It is the main entry point to Hong Kong, Asia’s world city, as well as being the travellers’ gateway to China and to the rest of Asia.
The Mass Transit Railway (MTR) high-speed Airport Express is the fastest way between the downtown areas and the airport. The line whisks passengers from Hong Kong Station adjacent to the Central MTR Station on Hong Kong Island via Kowloon and Tsing Yi stations to the airport in about 23 minutes. Trains run every 12 minutes. |
Currency |
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The basic unit for Hong Kong currency is Hong Kong Dollar. There are 100 cents in a dollar. Coins, issued by the government, are bronze-coloured for 10 cents, 20 cents and 50 cents; silver-coloured for HK$1, HK$2, and HK$5; nickel and bronze for HK$10.
Notes issued by HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank have denominations of HK$10, HK$20, HK$50, HK$100, HK$500, and HK$1,000. The Bank of China issues all of the denominations except HK$10.
Tipping
Tipping is not a normal practice in Hong Kong; however they are getting used to it in most hotels and restaurants.
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Hong Kong - City of Lights...
Hong Kong is an exciting metropolitan city. It offers shopping galore, fabulous dining and lesser known attractions such as rolling green hills with great hiking trails and beach areas to escape the hustle and bustle of the downtown core.
Hong Kong Island
The commercial heart of Hong Kong with extravagant shopping centres, nestled among the main hotel precincts of Causeway Bay, Wanchai and Central. Tourist attractions include the Trams, Stanley Market, the Peak Tram to Victoria Road, Repulse Bay, Aberdeen Fishing Village, Happy Valley Race Course and Ocean Park. A wide range of restaurants and a vibrant nightlife, including Lan Kwai Fong’s Western style restaurants and bars, make the island an excellent base for visitors.
Kowloon
The main tourist and entertainment area of Kowloon is centred around Nathan Road and is known as Tsim Sha Tsui, considered a shopper’s paradise. Near the Star Ferry Terminal is Harbour City Complex, one of the largest shopping centres in Asia. Located in Tsim Sha Tsui is the Hung Hom Railway Station, the departure point to Mainland China. Bargain shoppers can pick from a wide range of markets, including the Temple Street, Flower, Jade, Night and Ladies Market. The views from Kowloon, looking across to Hong Kong Island are truly amazing, especially at night.
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